The Hershey Company (HSY)
| Market Cap | 36.55B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 11.30B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.53B |
| Shares Out | 202.72M |
| EPS (ttm) | 7.53 |
| PE Ratio | 23.92 |
| Forward PE | 31.62 |
| Dividend | $5.48 (3.04%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Volume | 655,370 |
| Open | 175.50 |
| Previous Close | 176.47 |
| Day's Range | 175.50 - 180.29 |
| 52-Week Range | 140.13 - 208.03 |
| Beta | 0.26 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 172.42 (-4.35%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 30, 2025 |
About PARA
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack item... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Hershey's revenue was $11.20 billion, an increase of 0.33% compared to the previous year's $11.16 billion. Earnings were $2.22 billion, an increase of 19.31%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 20 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $172.42, which is a decrease of -4.35% from the latest price.
News
HAUNTINGLY TASTY: THE HERSHEY COMPANY UNWRAPS NEW TWISTS ON BELOVED HALLOWEEN CLASSICS
NEW! KIT KAT® Counts, REESE'S Mini Pumpkins and fan-favorite collaborations lead the charge in transforming the Halloween candy experience. HERSHEY, Pa.
Oreos Inside Reese's. Reese's Inside Oreos.
The combination of two of America's favorite treats sounded simple. In reality, the collaboration between Hershey and Mondelez involved secret talks, coded clues and taste tests. So many taste tests.
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Do Higher Prices Mean Lower Sales? Hershey Thinks It's Found the Sweet Spot
Companies have long deliberated over how much they can raise prices without losing sales. Hershey Co. thinks it's found the sweet spot.
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Hershey's Earnings Melt Away Under Cost Of Sales Avalanche (Rating Downgrade)
The Hershey Company's latest earnings report reveals deep pressure from skyrocketing input costs and a changing market landscape. While past investments paid off modestly, future growth looks more unc...
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q2 2025 Q&A Earnings Call Transcript
The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Q2 2025 Q&A Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Anoori Naughton - Senior Director of Investor Relations Michele Gross Buck - Chairman...
Top Stock Movers Now: Humana, Hershey, VF Corp., and More
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Hershey CEO Michele Buck: Consumers have placed value on 'emotional wellbeing' our products deliver
Michele Buck, Hershey chair and CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's most recent earnings, how tariffs are impacting cocoa prices, and much more.
Strong Easter and Pre-Halloween Sales Boost Hershey Results, But Tariffs Loom
Hershey (HSY) shares advanced Wednesday when the snack giant posted better-than-expected results as customers loaded up on treats during the Easter holiday and ahead of Halloween. However, it lowered ...
The REESE'S and OREO® Brands Announce Iconic Collaboration, Finally Giving Fans What They Have Been Asking For
Introducing the REESE'S OREO® Cup and OREO® REESE'S Cookie – a two-way collaboration between America's #1 Candy and #1 Cookie. HERSHEY, Pa.
Hershey lowers earnings outlook amid ongoing tariffs expense. Why the stock is rising.
Hershey's stock surges toward a more than 7-month high, as a big earnings beat offset a lowered full-year outlook.
Hershey beats quarterly estimates on strong Easter demand
Hershey beat analysts' sales and profit estimates for the second quarter on Wednesday, driven by demand during Easter for its confectionery goods and salty snacks.
Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends
HERSHEY, Pa. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Commo...
Hershey Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
HERSHEY, Pa. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025 and updated its 2025 earnings outlook.
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Hershey raising chocolate prices by double-digits as cocoa costs soar: report
Rising ingredient costs prompted Hershey to raise prices on chocolate products, and the company noted the change is unrelated to tariffs or trade policies.
Hershey Lifts Candy Prices, Citing High Cocoa Costs
The chocolate maker has notified retail customers of a double-digit percentage increase, as cocoa markets have stayed high on supply concerns.
Hershey to hike chocolate prices by double digits — and it's not because of tariffs
"It reflects the reality of rising ingredient costs including the unprecedented cost of cocoa," a spokesperson said.
Hershey to raise chocolate prices as cocoa costs remain high
Hershey has told retailers it will be taking a double-digit price increase on average across its confection portfolio due to a surge in costs of cocoa, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Hershey, Nestle, other cocoa companies defeat appeal of child slavery lawsuit
A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a proposed class action by eight Malian citizens who sought to hold Hershey , Nestle and five other companies liable for child labor on Ivory Coast cocoa fa...
Here's Why Hershey Is Raising Prices
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Hershey Could Get Q3 Sugar Rush Thanks To A Cocoa Crash
Cocoa futures just crumbled to their lowest level since November, and while that may sting for West African farmers, it's great news for candy bar capitalists. Chief among the beneficiaries is The Her...
Hershey Stock Is the Worst Performer in the S&P 500 The Outlook Is Mixed.
New CEO Kirk Tanner's background in consumer packaged goods and brand building will help boost Hershey, one analyst says.
Wendy's CEO steps down to take top leadership position at Hershey Company after brief tenure
Kirk Tanner will leave his role as Wendy's CEO to take the helm at The Hershey Company, succeeding retiring CEO Michele Buck after her seven-year tenure.